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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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